If you want someone admitted to the AOT program, you are going to have to fight hard and be persistent. The mental health departments do not want people in AOT because it obligates them to provide treatment for people who can be difficult to treat. If you are not able/willing to fight hard and get the system to file a petition, and you have the resources, You can also petition yourself. The forms are on the NYS Website here http://bi.omh.ny.gov/aot/about?p=kl-forms

If your relative needs AOT and none of these work, call the Treatment Advocacy Center at 703 294-6005

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